🐠 Red Stripe Anthias (Pseudanthias fasciatus)
Marine Anthias • Reef Planktivore • Schooling Display Fish • Reef Aquarium Fish
 
📋 The Red Stripe Anthias (Pseudanthias fasciatus) is a beautiful reef anthias recognized for its clean red striping and bright reef coloration that stands out in open water.
In aquariums, it functions as an Active Mid-Water Planktivore, thriving in mature reef systems with strong circulation, high oxygen levels, and frequent feeding.
This species is naturally social and displays best when kept in small groups, where schooling behavior and coloration are most pronounced.
With proper care, it thrives as a High-Contrast Reef Display Anthias in established marine aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Red Stripe Patterning: Distinct striping for strong visual impact
🐠 Schooling Anthias: Best visual impact in groups
🌊 Planktivore Feeder: Requires frequent small meals
🧠 Active yet Peaceful: Constant motion without aggression
🏠 Reef-Safe Anthias: Safe with corals and invertebrates